Disco Elysium
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Xbox and Sony's games all looked the same this year. Here's why the PC Gaming Show wonThe author argues that while major showcases from Xbox and Sony featured many anticipated titles, most triple-A games looked visually similar. In contrast, the PC Gaming Show highlighted innovative indie and double-A titles across various genres, demonstrating where true creativity in gaming currently lies.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Eternal Whispers is a narrative-driven CRPG channelling Disco ElysiumKwalee has announced Vampire: The Masquerade - Eternal Whispers, a narrative-driven CRPG developed by Flyos Studios, inspired by Disco Elysium. The game is set in Montreal and focuses on investigative gameplay with no traditional combat, featuring a protagonist awakened with amnesia. A release window has not yet been announced.
Narrative-driven CRPG Vampire: The Masquerade – ETERNAL WHISPERS announced for PCKwalee and Flyos have announced Vampire: The Masquerade – ETERNAL WHISPERS, a narrative-driven CRPG for PC set in the World of Darkness universe. The game features political intrigue, personal horror, and meaningful choices with a "fail-forward" storytelling system, where failures reshape the narrative. A release date has not yet been announced.
Where Birds Sleep is a game about control. Or, well, your lack of controlWhere Birds Sleep is a unique point-and-click adventure game that challenges traditional player control by making the protagonist Cormo override player choices. Developed by Quiet Little Feet, the game explores themes of morality and consequences, with player actions influencing Cormo's attributes and opening or closing narrative paths. The game aims to create a struggle for control and agency, offering a different experience from games like Baldur's Gate 3 or Disco Elysium.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 6, 2026 – Tomodachi Life clears againThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 6, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top position. Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen debuted at #9, while Mina the Hollower dropped out of the top ten. The article also lists the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only games.
Forecast: Fun Ahead — 18 Games Join in June to Stream on GeForce NOWGeForce NOW is adding 18 games to its cloud streaming library in June, starting with 10 titles this week including NTE: Neverness to Everness and Gothic 1 Remake. The service allows members to play games across various devices without downloads or upgrades, with new titles like Jurassic World Evolution 3 and Fatekeeper also becoming available.
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Review | Giant BombZero Parades: For Dead Spies is a narrative CRPG from ZA/UM that builds upon the legacy of Disco Elysium while forging its own identity. The game focuses on espionage, regret, and forgiveness, allowing players to shape protagonist Hershel Wilk's redemption arc through meaningful choices. Despite some minor flaws in its clothing management system, the game is praised for its compelling characters, dense narrative, and unique world-building.- Zero Parades: For Dead Spies ReviewZero Parades: For Dead Spies is a narrative CRPG from ZA/UM that builds upon the legacy of Disco Elysium while forging its own identity. The game features a complex espionage plot with player choices influencing the protagonist's redemption arc. Despite some clunky inventory management and narrative inconsistencies, it offers a unique and engaging experience with well-written characters and a dense, original world.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 30, 2026 – Mina the Hollower, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5, LumenTale all debutThe latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 30, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remaining at #1. New releases Mina the Hollower, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5, and LumenTale: Memories of Trey all debuted in the top rankings.
Zero Parades being an easier RPG than Disco Elysium makes perfect sense – and makes it more funZero Parades offers a more accessible and enjoyable RPG experience compared to Disco Elysium by implementing more frequent autosaves and less punishing consequence systems. While Disco Elysium's philosophical depth and infrequent saves led to frustration for some players, Zero Parades' flexible character progression and do-overs make it a more forgiving and fun experience, tailored to its protagonist.- FZ Play – Dansar Zero Parades disko?The article previews Zero Parades, a new RPG from the developers of Disco Elysium, which is set to stream tonight at 7 PM. The stream will feature @Wakkaah testing the game, which shares a similar genre and style with Disco Elysium, despite the studio facing internal challenges.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 23, 2026 – Tomodachi Life is unbeatableThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 23, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. New releases like Rune Dice and Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection also appeared on the download-only list. The article provides a comprehensive ranking of the top 30 games and download-only titles.
Dang, I can't hang with the Wang in Zero Parades, so ZA/UM's thought violation gun won't stop going bangThe article discusses the 'Wang Way' mechanic in Disco Elysium, a philosophy focused on self-reliance and remorseless action. The author explores how adhering to this philosophy impacts gameplay, dialogue, and skill progression, contrasting it with the player's natural inclination towards empathy and regret.
Ex-Disco Elysium devs’ new game Hopetown gets first gameplayHopetown, an upcoming psychological RPG from Longdue Games featuring developers from Disco Elysium, has revealed its first gameplay. The game focuses on journalistic mechanics where players investigate, interview, and publish stories that influence the world. It is in development for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Hopetown Gameplay Teaser Reveals Investigation and Publishing SystemsLongdue has released a new gameplay teaser for their narrative RPG Hopetown, showcasing its journalist-driven systems including investigation, interviews, photography, and publishing. The studio also announced that Olga Moskvina, a key writer from Disco Elysium, has joined the Hopetown team, which already includes several other Disco Elysium alumni. The game features a journalist protagonist investigating secrets in a mining town, with player choices impacting the world through published stories.
ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies Interview – Disco Elysium Roots, Spy Story RPG, New Gameplay Systems, And MoreZA/UM's Siim Sinamäe and Justin Keenan discuss ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies, an RPG inspired by Disco Elysium but with a new spycraft theme. They detail new gameplay systems like 'Pressures' and 'Exertion,' emphasizing player agency and the consequences of both success and failure in its espionage narrative.- ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies ReleasedThe espionage RPG ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies, developed by ZA/UM, is now available on Windows PC via the Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Steam. The game is from the same studio that created Disco Elysium.
With no combat system, Zero Parades is an RPG all about skill checks and spycraft, and it's a more exciting…Zero Parades is a unique RPG that focuses on skill checks and spycraft rather than traditional combat. Players utilize clothing and items to gain skill bonuses for dialogue and tense situations, with failures pushing the narrative forward. The game offers a tense, espionage-novel-like experience with dramatic encounters and a focus on player choice.
Hopetown Drops Gameplay Teaser And Reveals Additional Disco Elysium AlumniLongdue has released a new gameplay teaser for their upcoming RPG Hopetown, which features investigation and publishing mechanics. The studio also announced that Olga Moskvina, a writer and editor from Disco Elysium, has joined the development team, alongside other former ZA/UM members. A limited 'Newsflash' edition of the game is available for pre-order on Kickstarter until May 29th.
Squabble over Disco Elysium's legacy continues as Hopetown studio recruit another ex-ZA/UM dev while dropping a new trailer on Zero Parades' release dayThe ongoing dispute surrounding Disco Elysium's legacy continues as the studio Longdue, developing the journalistic RPG Hopetown, has recruited former ZA/UM writer Olga Moskvina. This announcement coincides with the release of ZA/UM's new game, Zero Parades, and a new trailer for Hopetown. Longdue aims to distinguish Hopetown from its inspirations through its in-depth note-taking and article-drafting mechanics.